Ashram in Rishikesh

Rishikesh, also spelt as Hrishikesh, is a city near Dehradun in the Indian state Uttarakhand. The northern part of Rishikesh is in the Dehradun …
Rishikesh, also spelt as Hrishikesh, is a city near Dehradun in the Indian state Uttarakhand. The northern part of Rishikesh is in the Dehradun district while the southern part is in the Tehri Garhwal district. It is situated on the right bank of the Ganges River and is a pilgrimage town for Hindus, with ancient sages and saints meditating there in search of higher knowledge. There are numerous temples and ashrams built along the banks of the river.
  • Country: India
  • State: Uttarakhand
  • Elevation: 340 m (1,120 ft)
  • District: Dehradun and Tehri Garhwal
  • Municipality: 1952
  • Named after: Hrishikesha
  • Time zone: UTC+5:30 (IST)

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